The Best Gaming Chairs in 2026

Wirecutter’s^[1] top pick and PCMag’s^[2] best customizable chair (Editors’ Choice). It comes in three sizes and has a magnetic memory-foam head pillow, adjustable lumbar support and a 165° recline. Wirecutter notes only the height, recline, lumbar and armrest height adjust on the fly; PCMag says the pillow can be nudged off and the faux leather is vulnerable to cats. $669 at Amazon or $579 at Secretlab when checked.

Wirecutter’s^[1] budget pick, with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a footrest. Its armrests are fixed, the seat is about 19.5 inches wide and there’s no seat-depth adjustment, so it fits fewer body types. $156.

PCMag’s^[2] best affordable gaming chair (Editors’ Choice) and its best budget-friendly alternative to the Titan Evo: a sturdy, comfortable, inexpensive design with an above-average warranty. It lacks a tilt mechanism. $249.

Tom’s Hardware’s^[3] best budget chair: an affordable chair on the Iskur V2 frame with breathable cloth upholstery. It lacks 2D armrests and adjustable lumbar support.

Tom’s Hardware’s^[3] top pick and a PCMag^[2] Editors’ Choice. It’s lightweight, ships almost completely assembled and, per Tom’s, feels amazing. Tom’s cautions that it’s expensive, that its “active, forward-leaning alignment” isn’t for everyone and that it feels cheaper than Herman Miller’s regular chairs. PCMag calls it the most affordable Herman Miller chair. $895.

Wirecutter’s^[1] upgrade pick, the softest and most adjustable gaming chair it tested, and particularly roomy if you like to sit cross-legged. It has a built-in adjustable headrest and is cushier and more adjustable than the Titan Evo, but Wirecutter can’t yet speak to its long-term durability. $799.

Wirecutter’s^[1] work-and-play pick, an ergonomic office chair rather than a racing-style seat. It has no headrest or full recline, and the recline doesn’t lock. $2,300.